# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042580029` · 07/20/2004 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall from ladders
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** IMC Global Inc
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900802)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON SECOND STEP OF A FOUR STEP LADDER TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON THE FEED END OF THE #1 ROD MILL WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF OF THE LADDER AND FELL TO THE FLOOR. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WHEN HE HIT THE FLOOR WITH HIS LEFT HAND INJURING HIS LEFT WRIST. ICE, WRAPPED AND IBUPROPHIN. EMPLOYEE LATER COMPLAINED OF INJURY STILL HURTING. WAS TREATED ON 9/1/04.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*